English–German

“picturesque” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmaːləʁɪʃ/

Example

Die malerische Landschaft zieht Touristen an.

The picturesque landscape attracts tourists.

Illustration for malerisch (picturesque)

How to say “picturesque” in German

“Picturesque” in German is malerisch.

A landscape or old town appears composed for a painting, with an appealing arrangement of shapes, colors, and atmosphere.

Full entry for malerisch: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with malerisch

Das kleine Boot ist ein malerisches Fotomotiv.

The small boat is a picturesque photo subject.

Tips for using malerisch

  • As an attributive adjective, malerisch takes regular adjective endings, as in ein malerischer Ort and eine malerische Landschaft.

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